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FLORIDA HIBISCUS

FLORIDA HIBISCUS has 12 health inspections on file for its SUNRISE location, with an overall rating of 2.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 12 reports on file

8344 West Oakland Park Boulevard
Sunrise, Florida, 33351
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/1/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13660465

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 int, 6 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag with flour stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly. -Observed bag with onions stored on walk in cooler floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front line.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on can opener holster. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered containers with cooked fish stored in walk in cooler.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken cold held at 50F at cook line Per operator chicken removed from walk in cooler 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator removed to cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Observed no time marked on cooked rice held using time as a public health control. Per operator, rice transfer to cook line 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator correctly time marked. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken hot held in kitchen at 78F. Per operator, chicken transfer to cook line 2 hours before the inspection. Operator reheat chicken to 177F. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on can opener blade. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked chicken wings and fish in walk in cooler. Per operator, both items cooked yesterday more than 24 hours. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

3/26/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13630940

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup inside ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Not complied Admin Complaint
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler and freezer floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Observed cases with food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Admin Complaint
  • 10-14-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses at ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: not complied Admin Complaint
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup on can opener holster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Not complied Admin Complaint
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Not complied Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances on can opener blade. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Not complied Admin Complaint
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator no date marked on cooked chicken wings stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, chicken cooker on 02/08/2026. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: At the time of callback inspection, no date marked on several cook TCS foods stored in walk in cooler more than 24 hours. Admin Complaint

2/11/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13527017

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 4 int, 11 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup inside ice machine. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense rice. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an open container in kitchen area. Employee went to dining room. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch and bracelet while engaging in food preparation. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler and freezer floor. Warning
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses at ice machine. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed container stored inside rice bucket. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cookline Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup on can opener holster. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/ 2925 Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw duck stored over bag with cabbages in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice cold held at 47-52F and cooked chicken wings at 46F. Per operator, rice placed in unit from yesterday and chicken wings on 02/08/2026. No item was prepared or removed from unit today. See stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked rice cold held at 47-52F and cooked chicken wings at 46F. Per operator, rice placed in unit from yesterday and chicken wings on 02/08/2026. No item was prepared or removed from unit today. See stop sale. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances on can opener blade. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand wash sink at front line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cookline. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator no date marked on cooked chicken wings stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, chicken cooker on 02/08/2026. Warning

9/22/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10901869

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 7 basic

  • 32-07-5:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Men's bathroom dirty with over filled trash can (used paper towels overfilling and spilling outside of trash can.) and debris on floor.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk storage room, observed bowl used as scoop for jasmine rice. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed large hole in kitchen ceiling tile over reach in freezer.
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean ice bucket in direct contact with floor inside front of ice machine. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Left stall
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Large hole inside men's bathroom wall
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop in direct contact with box of plastic wrap. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of Hunts Tomato Ketchup
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands inside triple sink
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's bathroom, no soap or hand wash sink in kitchen
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink inside kitchen, not able to access hot water

4/18/2025· 12mo ago

Visit ID: 10821387

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In storage area by bar, cup and bowl used to dispense flor and rice. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, multiple cases of chicken stored on floor. Operator stated to store chicken proper **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer around door seal.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line, knife stored between equipment. Operator removed. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over cooked ready to eat duck. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator holding rice and cut cabbage on TPHC, emailed form to operator

3/25/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8779464

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl and plastic cups in bulk containers of rice in dry storage.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Hotel pans on rack outside walk in cooler door not inverted.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer, multiple cases of foods and whole muscle beef still wrapped on floor.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloths under multiple cutting boards in kitchen.
  • 14-55-4:Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Knife block being used at back prep table opposite walk in cooler.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bilk container of flour under expo counter not labeled.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Containers of air in and other medications on shelf next to clean plates directly above fliptop unit. Employee removed all medications. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, containers of raw beef and raw shrimp on shelf above box of oranges and bag of pumpkins. Employee moved oranges and pumpkins to different shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. In Roper white refrigerator in kitchen.

8/2/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8846858

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw meet product thawing in standing water inside a food prep sink. Operator placed in walk in cooler to continue thawing process. Corrected On-Site

6/27/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8703386

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high

  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 door superior cooler; raw fish (54F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (55F - Cold Holding); chopped cabbage (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all foods not portioned or prepared today. In unit more than 4hrs. Observed unit at 53F. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: Cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Shrimp wonton (57F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (53F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (54F - Cold Holding) per operator food left in unit overnight, and foods not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 door superior cooler; raw fish (54F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (55F - Cold Holding); chopped cabbage (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all foods not portioned or prepared today. In unit more than 4hrs. Observed unit at 53F. See stop sale. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: Cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Shrimp wonton (57F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (53F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (54F - Cold Holding) per operator food left in unit overnight, and foods not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale Admin Complaint

6/26/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8702189

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 3 int

  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 small flying insect, fly near back door of kitchen. Operator opened back door and disposed of fly. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer observed frozen foods not in proper order, all items not in original packaging. Observed raw beef over raw chicken and raw chicken over raw pork. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 door superior cooler; raw fish (54F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (55F - Cold Holding); chopped cabbage (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all foods not portioned or prepared today. In unit more than 4hrs. Observed unit at 53F°. See stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 door superior cooler; raw fish (54F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (55F - Cold Holding); chopped cabbage (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all foods not portioned or prepared today. In unit more than 4hrs. Observed unit at 53F°. See stop sale. Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen counter; Cooked chicken quarters (87 - Hot Holding) per operator food cooked less than 2 hours ago. Food item not kept under temperature control. Operator moved to walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener located behind fryer soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to locate certificates Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

3/1/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8378239

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 2 basic

  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. No sanitizing of utensils being done
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived at time of Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced Paper towel.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 3 Compartment sink Employee replaced soap Corrected On-Site

10/17/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8519536

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door to employee restroom at back of kitchen does not self close. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**

10/6/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8457995

Follow-up Inspection Required

6 high, 6 int, 7 basic

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Door to employee restroom at back of kitchen open. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door to employee restroom at back of kitchen does not self close. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl and plastic cup in bulk containers of rice in store room. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and charger on prep table immediately inside kitchen from dining room. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Under cutting board on prep table at end of cook line. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave closest to dining room doors has food debris. Manager cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Two soiled dry clothes on back prep table nearest walk in cooler. Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen to begin shift, put on gloves and began to cut up / portion cooked pork without washing hands first. Warning
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In walk in cooler, one Home Depot bucket in use to hold food. Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, containers of raw shrimp and chicken above case of unwashed potatoes. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, bowl of raw chicken above container of raw shrimp on shelf. Warning
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In Roper refrigerator, cooked pork, cooked pumpkin, curry shrimp, curry beef, aloo channa curry, bygan chocka dated 9-24 and 9-28. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In Roper refrigerator, cooked pork, cooked pumpkin, curry shrimp, curry beef, aloo channa curry, and bygan chocka all dated 9-24 and 9-28. Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin printed and provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC Jasmine Punsamy Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by dish machine and at front bar. Employee replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to locate certificates during inspection. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by dish machine. Employee replaced soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle under dish machine. Manager labeled as degreaser. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning